International visitors to the UAE who are not residents can reclaim 87% of the 5% VAT they paid on eligible purchases of AED 250 or more per store, minus a fixed AED 3.60 fee per claim.
The refund runs through Planet, the Federal Tax Authority's appointed tax-free operator. Tourists get a digital tax-free tag at the point of sale, validate it at a Planet desk or kiosk before departure at any UAE international airport, land border, or seaport, then choose a cash or card refund.
Full guide covering eligibility, which purchases qualify, the step-by-step claim process, and common mistakes that get refunds rejected: https://qasproglobal.com/uae-vat-tourist-refund-scheme-2026-planet-payment-airport/
